 When I first decided to go back, I was a little scared because I was older. Jared didn't know how to get the money he needed for college. Then he found out about federal student aid and the FAFSA. When I first had the news that I received money, I ran downstairs and I showed my mother and she was happy so she started crying. Need help planning and paying for college? Learn more at college.gov. My name is Jared and this is my story.